With jH at Hefner at 4pm as usual. Got lucky and front moved in so temps dropped to 92! With overcast sky, made it seem much cooler even though only in a relative sense. We cruised S into wind and did run drill and striders at mile 2. Then we worked on reinforcing leg speed with 5 x 200; 400. 5:38-6:00 pace for most. Last one went with JH as he practiced first 400 meters of race and was right at what he hopes to hit. JH is looking good for this Saturday! DS Racers I am picking up motivation and enthusiasm for Brookhaven. My leg speed is still there and hopeful for a cooler race day. Every runner based on research can run better in cooler weather 45-55 degrees (all else equal). For each individual based on age, experience, body type, training... some will race relatively closer to there best then others in warmer/hotter conditions. I know I am more of an "other", especially in rag weed season; thus I know the more agressive I try to run right now the riskier that I might go into oxygen debt. Thus my debate over race pace. I have'nt broken 18:15 in forever. I have prepared leg speed for sub-18. I will just have to make a race day decision and be happy with trying to get the goal. JB, JH, and myself have all worked hard in prepping for this race. From my vantage point, no areas of concern for either of them and I am expecting good times and PRs. For myself, I expect at least an age group PR and to have a fun time racing with my friends! Lifted legs/biceps/back ART | 